CAB GP-ENCLOSED ROPS 2746174 - Caterpillar

Ether
Ether is poisonous and flammable.Breathing ether vapors or repeated contact of ether with skin can cause personal injury.Use ether only in well-ventilated areas.Do not smoke while changing ether cylinders.Use ether with care to avoid fires.Do not store replacement ether cylinders in living areas or in the operator's compartment.Do not store ether cylinders in direct sunlight or at temperatures above 40°C (102°F).Discard cylinders in a protective place. Do not puncture or burn cylinders.Keep ether cylinders out of the reach of unauthorized personnel.Lines, Tubes and Hoses
Do not bend or strike high pressure lines. Do not install bent or damaged lines, tubes or hoses.Repair any loose or damaged fuel and oil lines, tubes and hoses. Leaks can cause fires. Contact your Caterpillar dealer for repair or replacement.Check lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use your bare hand to check for leaks. Use a board or cardboard to check for leaks. See the topic Fluid Penetration in the Safety Section of this manual for more detailed information. Tighten all connections to the recommended torque. Replace if any of the following conditions are found:* End fittings damaged or leaking.* Outer covering chafed or cut and wire reinforcing exposed.* Outer covering ballooning locally.* Evidence of kinking or crushing of the flexible part of hose.* Armoring embedded in the outer cover.* End fittings displaced.Make sure that all clamps, guards and heat shields are installed correctly to prevent vibration, rubbing against other parts, and excessive heat during operation.Mounting and Dismounting
* Mount and dismount the machine only where steps and/or handholds are provided.* Inspect, and when necessary, clean and have repairs made to steps and handholds before mounting and dismounting. * Face the machine when mounting and dismounting.* Maintain a three-point contact (two feet and one hand or one foot and two hands) with the steps and handholds.* Never get on or off a moving machine.* Never jump off the machine.* Do not try to climb on or off the machine when carrying tools or supplies. Use a hand line to pull equipment up onto the platform.* Do not use any controls as handholds when entering or leaving the operator's compartment.Alternate Exits
Machines equipped with cabs are equipped with alternate exits. For additional alternate exit information, see the topic Cab Doors under Monitoring Systems and Cab Features in the Operation Section of this manual.Before Starting Engine
Start the engine only from the operator's compartment. Never short across the starter terminals or across the batteries, as this could bypass the engine neutral-start system as well as damage the electrical system.Inspect the condition of the seat belt and mounting hardware. Replace any damaged or worn parts. Replace the seat belt regardless of appearance, after three years of use.Adjust the seat so that full pedal travel can be obtained with the operator's back against the seat back.Make sure the machine is equipped with a lighting system as required by conditions.Make sure all lights are working properly.Make sure no one is working on, underneath, or close to the machine before starting